A/N: Well here's another chapter of The Chase, I've been thinking (shocking, I know) that The Chase isn't exactly I fitting title for the fic that will be spanning Hogwarts years and the battle with Voldemort. Tell me what you think.
Thoughts
(thought speech)
"speaking"
First Day
Harry absently reached for a piece of toast, while reading his new timetable.
I still can't believe I got an O for potions
...Flashback
"OWL results!" Hermione squealed as she tore open hers.
Harry and Ron looked at each other, not exactly in the same state of excitement as Hermione was.
Drake laughed at the faces they were making, "you got to open them someday, may as well do it now".
Harry and Ron grumbled and reached for their letters.
Dear Mr. Potter
Your OWL results are as follows:
O Outstanding 3 OWLS
EE Exceeds Expectations 2OWLS
A Acceptable 1 OWLS
P Poor 0 OWLS
T Terrible 0 OWLS
Transfiguration
Theory: EE
Practical: O
Overall: O
Charms:
Theory: EE
Practical: EE
Overall: EE
Defense against Dark Arts:
Theory: O
Practical: O
Overall: O
Care of Magical Creatures
Theory: A
Practical: EE
Overall: EE
Potions:
Theory: EE
Practical: O
Overall: O
Astronomy:
Theory: P
Practical: A
Overall: A
Divination:
Theory: A
Practical: T
Overall: P
History of Magic:
Theory: P
Overall: P
Plus one OWL (highest score in a century)
Mark moved up once, because of unforeseen circumstances.
Congratulations
You have achieved 12 OWLS
Miranda Goshawk
"Wow" Harry whispered, "nice work" Drake said, reading over his shoulder.
"Thanks" Harry said grinning with relief.
"14 OWLS! 14" Hermione screamed jumping about.
Harry laughed, "what'd you get Ron?" Drake asked.
Ron was silent before a broad grin appeared on his face, "10 OWLS".
"Congratz mate" Harry said, "I got 12, and guess what I got an O in potions!".
"What?" Ron exclaimed, grabbing Harry's sheet. His eyes traveled down the page, "bloody hell!" Ron muttered.
"That's great work Harry! And you too Ron" Hermione said beaming like a proud parent at her two friends.
"What are you going to choose?" Drake asked, Harry shrugged and took a look at his choices.
"I'm going to choose…DADA, Potions, Charms, Transfiguration, dueling Dumbledore is teaching me about elemental powers so that should be more than enough".
"Hey Drake, how do you know what classes you are going to take?" Ron asked.
"Dumbledore and the professors are going to test me on all the subjects, I know most of the basics, I just need a bit a study" Drake explained.
...End Flashback
Transfiguration is first…
"What have you got Harry?" Ron asked piling his plate high with various foods.
"Transfiguration" Harry answered and Ron moaned as he looked at his timetable.
"Ohh, I got Divination, why oh why did I pass" Ron groaned.
"Yeah, they've broken up the houses, this year its random selection for us" Hermione said sitting down between them.
"What have you got Drake" Harry asked.
"Transfiguration" Drake said grinning, Harry grinned and slapped Drake's offered hand.
"Hmm, I've got Ancient Runes" Hermione said taking a bit out of her breakfast.
"Mr.Potter" Professor McGonagall, nodding her head at the wizard, "Professor Dumbledore wants to see you after breakfast in his office, his password is 'Skiving Snack Box'" McGonagall said the password with a grimace, "Yes Professor".
"You wanted to see me, Sir" Harry asked sticking his head through the doorway.
"Yes, please come in Harry" Dumbledore said smiling warmly.
"I didn't start it Sir, I just stepped in!" Harry gushed.
Dumbledore chuckled, "I was actually going to ask you about your elemental abilities. But you can tell me about this incident later" Dumbledore said, eyes twinkling.
Harry blushed, "…ok'.
Harry told Dumbledore all about his experience on the train and how he felt the magic of the train.
"Well, firstly the realm you visited was called the Subjective Plane, congratulations, not many wizards or witches can achieve it. But your elemental abilities may have influenced you a bit, as that is the way your elemental abilities are unlocked" Dumbledore folding his hands and continued. "You will learn to influence the subjective world in time, but you MUST not use this skill lightly, it can be very detrimental to the people you are influencing" Harry frowned "influencing? What do you mean Sir?"
"You are able to…convey… feelings to people while in the subjective world, thus you are able to influence them to do things they might be too embarrassed to do or just because they don't know how. In certain situations, you will be able to do a world of good, but you must trust your judgment in these matters as it will not lead you wrong."
"You may also notice other beings in the Subjective Realm, they are Disciples, and they can be anyone: animal, witch, wizard, muggle or other, they professionally help people"
Harry nodded in understanding, "ok…but I didn't see anyone though…"
Dumbledore nodded, "There are different levels, and from your accounts, and you visited two".
"Professor, you said I could influence people…would I be able to influence Voldemort to change his ways?" Harry asked, his voice filled with hope.
Dumbledore sighed, "Unfortunately, there are some people who believe too strongly in what they think is right or have a strong mind".
Harry's shoulders slumped, "anyhow, what technique did you use to obtain the state needed for the subjective world" Dumbledore asked, changing the subject.
"I used the Katasmuri technique, it's used in Inner Fighting" Harry told him.
Dumbledore's eyes twinkled again, "Very good, why don't you try right now?"
"Ok" Harry shrugged, and slipped into Katasmuri.
It didn't take as long this time as it did the other times he tried.
Harry once again left his body and took a look around.
(This is your Spirit or Astral Form)
Harry would have jumped, if not for the fact that he was actually floating.
(Professor?)
(Look behind you)
Harry turned and spotted Dumbledore behind is the same form he was, ghostly and floating.
(Sir! You didn't tell me that…)
Harry's thought trailed off as he felt the same feeling as he had on the train but larger and more powerful.
(That is indeed magic; that happens every hour or two).
Harry absently nodded and floating away from his Headmaster without so much as a backward glance, he just blindly followed the feeling of magic through the castle until he came to the spot where the magic felt the strongest.
(This is the center of Hogwarts)
(Most magical schools or important magical buildings were built on magic line crossings or, as they are sometimes called, Ley line crossings)
(Traverse to the plane you were in on the train yesterday)
Harry nodded and closed his eyes in concentration, and opened them again.
Harry gasped, there was indeed wide lines of power crossing at the point they were at.
(They are the Ley or Magical lines I was telling you about, that is why Hogwarts is so potent with magical energy)
(There are more Ley crossing around Hogwarts grounds, which is why Hogwarts has very strong wards)
Harry turned around to view his Headmaster and his eyes widened, he could see the magical power that filled Dumbledore.
Dumbledore also had a faint line traveling from his body to…the Ley crossing they were presently floating above
(Sir? Do you have elemental abilities?)
Dumbledore chuckled, (no, unfortunately not, but some Witches and Wizards are so in peace with nature that they can achieve a connection. But this connection is due to my present status as Headmaster of Hogwarts, one of the perks to the job)
Harry smiled.
(You are able to tap into the schools power?)
(On certain occasions, yes, but it also allows me to keep a better eye on the students)
Harry frowned in confusion, (how does power help keep track of students?)
(You are able to…meld…into the power lines, it can take you long distances quickly…that was how the magical community used to get around…but we are now too out of touch with our natural surroundings).
Harry nodded and reached out to touch the magical energy, it gave him a warm feeling, so Harry proceeded to step into the magic and with a sudden jerk he was inside the Ley line.
Harry grinned, this is so cool
Harry zoomed along the current, not really caring where it was taking him until Dumbledore's voice reached his head.
(Having fun Harry? I've been meaning to try something out for a while and I was thinking you could help me out)
Harry flew out of the Ley line and looked at his surroundings; he was outside of the school near the lake.
(Coming Sir)
And Harry jumped back into the Ley line with a grin, and sped off back towards where the Ley line crossing was.
"Ok, Harry, remember when I told you that Wizarding people use to travel like you were doing before" Dumbledore asked smiling.
Harry nodded.
"Well, I want you to travel in you astral form away from your body, and then will you body forth to you, so that you are occupying it" Dumbledore said eyes twinkling.
"Piece of cake" Harry said cockily, and fell into the Katasmuri.
I'll start small…to the other side of the room
Harry floated to behind Dumbledore's desk, and willed his body to himself…nothing happened.
Hmm
He tried again, thinking harder this time, and he smirked as he saw his body disappear from the seat in front of Dumbledore's desk.
Harry reappeared in the living realms with a bow, "Good work Harry!" Dumbledore praised.
"Why thank you Sir, 'twas nothing really" Harry laughed.
"Did you appear in the this realm as soon as your body reached you?" Dumbledore asked his eyes bright.
"Yeah, as soon as my body made it to me, I was in this realm".
"Well…I bet you 10 gallons that you can't do the same technique to Professor McGonagall's classroom" Dumbledore dared.
Harry smirked, "Ha! You're on Dumbledore! Oh I mean Headmaster".
"No, please feel free to call me Dumbledore or Albus, I detest formality" Dumbledore corrected.
Harry nodded and slipped into Katasmuri and left his body standing there.
He slipped into a Ley line for part of the way, before jumping out, but he didn't bother traveling to the Plane of Awareness, where you could see the students, objects etc.
He didn't really need to, since there was magic in the walls and the floors, he could see the general layout of the school.
Harry stopped where he knew the transfiguration class room was, and willed his body forth.
He appeared in the physical realms and promptly started cheering, "Woo, beat that Dumbledore!".
"Mr. Potter, would you please stop yelling" Professor McGonagall said sternly.
Harry blushed, but was saved a reply by Dumbledore coming through the doorway.
"Not worry, Minerva, just an experiment Mr. Potter and I were working on" Dumbledore said eyes twinkling.
"And it worked like a charm" Dumbledore finished, Harry coughed loudly.
"Oh, yes, your money" Dumbledore chuckled as he rummaged around in his numerous pockets.
"Here you go" Dumbledore said handing over 10 coins.
Harry grinned and stowed the money away.
"Oh and I believe these are yours too" Dumbledore said attempting to hide a grin as he handed over Harry's transfiguration books.
Harry's smile vanished, "Oh I'll get you for that Headmaster, Game on!"
Dumbledore chuckled again, "I can't wait".
A/N: Well this chapter was faster than the others now wasn't it?
Please give me your suggestions concerning the above question.
Next chapter, things get a bit serious, and Harry gets angry.
Sneak Peak
"No! We are as much a part of this war as you are Dumbledore!" Harry hissed dangerously.
"And if you don't let us fight with you, then we will fight without you!".
"Harry…I can't willingly let you fight today…" Dumbledore whispered his head bowed.
"So be it" Harry spat, and sped out of the room.
There you have a little peak into next chapter…while I don't have the whole thing written I know that I will have that part in it!
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